🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to say “Good night” in Russian

Спокойной ночи

spokoynoy nochi

Literally: (I wish you a) calm nightneutral

Said when going to bed or parting late at night. It's in the genitive case because the verb "желаю" (I wish) is implied.

Other ways to say it

RussianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Доброй ночиdobroy nochiGood nightAlso common, sometimes used as a late-evening farewell rather than before sleep.
Сладких сновsladkikh snovSweet dreamsAffectionate, to children or a partner.

In a sentence

Спокойной ночи, до завтра!

Spokoynoy nochi, do zavtra!

Good night, see you tomorrow!

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